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60 House of Reps lawmakers drum support for parliamentary system

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Also speaking, Wale Raji (APC-Lagos) said the move was to start a national conversation on the need for a transition…

Sanwo-Olu splashes N750m on 15,000 Lagos traders

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the current economic hardship in the country, saying the activation of such financial support would go along way…

EFCC arrests 14 FUTA undergraduates, 19 others for internet fraud

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

"Items recovered at the point of arrest include ten exotic cars, phones, laptops and one motor bike.

Sanwo-Olu to UK: Consider Lagos as destination of choice for investments

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Governor also stressed the need for improved trading activities to improve Nigeria's economy, saying "Let us consume what we…

Peter Obi is simply an opportunist – Bwala

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Bwala, in a tweet on Wednesday said Obi is not playing the role of opposition but opportunism.

Senate constitutes 1999 Constitution amendment committee

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Akpabio stressed the need for the Senate to look at some aspects of the Constitution to bring it in line…

Hoodlums disrupt rerun election in Enugu

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“Report from our Enugu State office indicates that hoodlums have disrupted the electoral process in the state constituency."

Nigerian writer Nnimmo Bassey wins 2024 Wallenberg Medal

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The Wallenberg Medal is awarded to outstanding humanitarians whose dedicated efforts on behalf of the vulnerable and oppressed mirror the…

Financial expert urges FG to reduce taxes, duties to revive economy

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“The federal government can come up with such fiscal policies like tax reduction to encourage companies to invest, expand and…

Bayelsa Gov. Diri takes oath of office for second term

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

He took the oaths of office and allegiance which were administered by the State Chief Judge, Justice Matilda Ayemieye at…

Extortion: Rivers Police sack Inspector, recommend two ASPs to IGP for dismissal

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Odey was one of three Policemen charged with extorting $3,000 from a young man in the state about a month…

Falana misrepresented facts on post COVID -19 fund – Tope Ajayi

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“The top three best-performing states in the Second Round of Assessment are Nasarawa, which got N13,697,828,496.96, Cross River – N10,944,747,818.84…

Tinubu jets out for AU Summit in Ethiopia

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ngelale said the theme of this year’s summit is ‘‘Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education…

We want marriage as Valentine’s Day gift, ladies cry out

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“No gift can impress me at my level, he has gifted me an iPhone for Christmas except he wants to…

Obaze who allegedly stole car sales proceeds of N15.5m arraigned by EFCC

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The prosecutor told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offences in November and Dec.8 2021 in Lagos.

Edo 2024: Uzodimma chairs APC primary committee

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

APC had earlier cleared all the 12 governorship aspirants jostling for its ticket to contest the Sept. 22, Edo governorship…

Shettima: Pulaku Initiative not designed to compensate any group, region

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said the Pulaku Initiative must be seen as an emergency to tackle a…

Lagos gas explosion destroys 20 shops

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Twenty shops were completely burnt in a gas explosion that occurred at Agbado road, Olusesi bus stop, Iju Ishaga, Lagos.

Raids on black spots: Police arrest 400 suspects in Lagos

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“This raid will be sustained till Lagos state is rid of miscreants,” he said.

Suspended Ondo PDP Chairman Fatai Adams dies

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Adams died in his home in Ikare town at the hospital he was rushed to after complaining of a headache,…

Court remands Njoku for allegedly defiling minor

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Ajayi alleged that Nnjoku sexually assaulted the minor.

Our witness in trial of Kogi CoS for N10bn fraud receiving death threats – EFCC

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

During his cross-examination by defence counsel, Nureini Jimih, Tafada affirmed that he could recognize Bello and recalled that the second…

Lagos State Ministry launches Special Task Force to curb street begging

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

The Task Force, consisting of representatives from various government departments and agencies, was inaugurated today in Alausa. Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende,…

CUPP to Tinubu: You can’t restrict people’s freedom of speech

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The statement read: "It has come to our attention the ignoble plans by the current administration to stifle or curtail…

Defamation: Ex-Ebonyi PDP spokesperson Chika Nwoba remanded in prison

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Nwoba Chika was arrested following a petition by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Ebonyi State, Mr Oguzor Offia-Nwali.

Police nab 34 kidnappers, rescue 22 victims

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Adejobi said a total of 72 suspects were arrested nationwide over kidnapping, murder, car theft, banditry, unlawful possession of firearms,…

The Primate Ayodele you don’t know

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

When Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church is mentioned, what primarily comes to mind is prophecy. Primate Ayodele…

Lawmakers seek end to killings, influx of herdsmen into Benue

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The lawmakers specifically urged Special Advisers to Gov Hyacinth Alia on internal security and commanders of Livestock and Volunteer Guards…

Ogun govt to roll out electric trucks, motorbikes

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

“These vehicles will support a green environment and ease the transportation burden faced by the public.

Why ‘highest spenders’ always lose in Ogun elections – Amb Ishola

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ishola made the assertions while speaking with journalists at June 12, Cultural Center Abeokuta at an event organised to mark…

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